Fantasia Barrino

By CBS News After being named the 'American Idol,' 19-year-old single mom Fantasia Barrino spoke with Bob Goen of 'Entertainment Tonight.' Goen joined The Early Show to show some clips. After being named the 'American Idol,' 19-year-old single mom Fantasia Barrino spoke with Bob Goen of 'Entertai...

By CBS News New 'American Idol' Fantasia Barrino, a 19-year-old single mother from North Carolina, stopped by The Early Show to talk about her life-changing win on the popular talent show. New 'American Idol' Fantasia Barrino, a 19-year-old single mother from North Carolina, stopped by The Early...

By CBS News Diana DeGarmo just missed being crowned 'American Idol,' finishing as the runner-up to Fantasia Barrino. But the future looks bright for the 16-year-old, who dropped by The Early Show to chat. Diana DeGarmo just missed being crowned 'American Idol,' finishing as the runner-up to Fantas...

By CBS News Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is." Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is."

By CBS News American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino discussed her new book, "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale," which traces her steps from high school drop out to single motherhood to becoming a pop star. American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino discussed her new book, "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale," which traces h...

R&B star Fantasia Barrino of American Idol fame, told Chicago Defender newspaper in a recent interview that she plans to include a gospel song on her next album, which she's currently recording in the studio and has plans to release a gospel music ...

 MA Every experience you have helps you with the future," said London, who competed on "American Idol" against Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino. "It ('Idol') definitely prepares you for the entertainment world you are about to get into," she said. ...

by Rhonda Gillespie Last summer, R&B dynamo Fantasia Barrino took to the Petrillo stage at the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park and put on a performance that was the talk of the town. This year, the "American Idol" winner was back, but this time on the ...

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 OH Consider the eight winners of American Idol and their home states: Kelly Clarkson, Texas; Ruben Studdard, Alabama; Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina; Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; Taylor Hicks, Alabama; Jordin Sparks, Arizona; David Cook, Missouri, ...

In 2007 The San Francisco Chronicle called him "a soul stylist of the first order" who "might have given Fantasia Barrino some serious competition on "American Idol" if he hadn't been bounced from the show early in 2004 after a drunken-driving arrest. ...

By TV Guide Online Find out what Bucky Covington, Phil Stacey, Fantasia Barrino, and Ruben Studdard have been up to since American Idol. Find out what Bucky Covington, Phil Stacey, Fantasia Barrino, and Ruben Studdard have been up to since American Idol.

Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Two years ago Crawford made her Broadway debut in "The Color Purple" with "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino. During her 10 months with "Purple," she also appeared with another "Idol" alum, Jennifer Hudson, in the "Sex and the City" film. ...

Jennifer Hudson nearly quit her singing career after finding out that her family was murdered in October 2008. Opening up the matter is her fellow "American Idol" alum, Fantasia Barrino, in an interview with Essence Magazine. "What happened to her was ...

CharlotteObserver.com  NC American Idol" fans may remember LaToya London as part of the "Three Divas" alongside Jennifer Hudson and eventual winner Fantasia Barrino in season three. But theater lovers will come to know her for the critical acclaim she's garnering playing ...

By Jeanne Dupuis According to The Hollywood Reporter, former American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino will be starring in a new unscripted series on VH1.  The show, which is currently planned to premiere in early 2010, will chronicle her life as a recording artist and single mother. 

 IA would fit in with the power ballads on “American Idol.” (LaToya London, who plays Celie’s sister, was one of the so-called “three divas” from “Idol”’s third season, along with Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino, who starred in the musical in New York ...

 CA It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now ... girl says she's got a job, a couple of homes -- and a booty that just won't quit!!! Take a wild guess which of the above our cameraman was most excited about. 2. ...

By TMZ Videos It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now -- girl's got a job, a couple homes and a booty that won't quit. It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now -- girl's got a job, a couple homes and a booty that won't quit.

By Tim Dunleavy TM ]  Fantasia to Join Color Purple Tour for Kennedy Center Engagement B ]  Fantasia Barrino to Star in The Color Purple at the Kennedy Center P ]  Barrino Will Return for Kennedy Center Run of The Color Purple B ]  VIDEO FEATURES : Beyond Broadway: Distracted

Whitney Houston Is Back And That's Not Whack  CA - Feb 8, 2009 Featured in the gallery: Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Duffy, Jamie Foxx, Clive Davis, Sheryl Crow, Fantasia Barrino, ...

By mj Jennifer Hudson received 7 nods when nominations for the 40th NAACP awards were announced today. The awards will be handed out February 12 in Los Angeles and will air on FOX. Jordin Sparks received a nod for “No Air”, competing in an Idol! Smackdown! in the Duo Group or Collaboration categor...

By mj One of Fantasia Barrino’s homes is going up for auction Monday, and according to the NY Post, she’s been ignoring attempts by the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, sheriff’s deputy’s to contact her. According to the Post, Fantasia has had prior financial problems:

By The Huffington Post News Editors RALEIGH, N.C. — "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino is again finding that, like the title of her autobiography, life is not a fairy tale. Barrino, whose autobiography is titled "Life is Not a Fairy Tale," has rapidly ascended to stardom after winning the third season of "American Idol"...

By mj The three-hour funeral reached an emotional peak when American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino sang a gospel classic, “Your Grace and Mercy”. Calling the Hudsons “my family,” she walked off the stage and into the aisle where she took Jennifer’s hand and sang directly to the actress.

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By mj I had this week’s episode, featuring Season 3’s Atlanta Auditions, of American Idol Rewind sitting on my computer…and I nearly forgot about it! After the jump, check out the schedule, and audition videos from Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Amy Adams. Jennifer Hudson: Fantasia:

Fantasia’s Idol victory over runner-up Diana DeGarmo was merely the start to her career. In June, 2004 she released “I Believe” which shot to number one on the Billboard 200 pop album chart. The thirteen-track album, “Free Yourself” was released shortly thereafter and received four Gram...

  United States - Fantasia will perform at the Taste of Chicago on July 2. English singer Estelle will open for the one time American Idol winner. The concert starts at 5:30 ...

TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results LaKisha Jones and Fantasia (The Color Purple), Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray), Tamyra Gray (Rent), and Clay Aiken (Spamalot) were all featured, but Tamyra and ... American Idol: Irish eyes aren't smiling Variety

American Idol Results: Simon Likes Me (This Week) Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino, Runner-up to Fantasia - Diana DeGarmo, Season 6's LaKisha Jones... We heard from season one's Tamyra Gray who placed ... American Idol' Plucks an Irish Rose Zap2it.com

Johnjay and Rich talk to American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino about Idol Gives Back.

Jimmy Eat World, who perform on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Monday. Fantasia Barrino and John Legend, who appear on FOX's 'Idol Gives Back 2008' special on Wednesday. Angie Stone, who performs on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Wednesday.

By Thomas Conner And Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheared sides, including one section dyed silver. Asked to explain her new ’do,’ the former ‘‘American Idol’’ champion, who recently ...

By TMZ Staff American Idol" Fantasia Barrino not only blows off her performances -- but her fans too! The singer gave her final "Color Purple" performance on Sunday, and after the show ended at 6:00 PM, fans waited by the stage door to get ...

Season three's LaToya London, who now goes by London, amazed the judges from the very outset of her stint on American Idol. As a member of the third group of eight semifinalists, her rendition of "All By Myself" elicited a standing ovation from Randy and Paula, while Simon called her the "be...

Music Review Aretha Franklin duets with Fantasia, John Legend, others  IL - Nov 23, 2007 The album also includes two new numbers: the Underdogs-produced smooth R&B tune Put You Up On Game with American Idol winner Fantasia and the much more ...

By Kaisa, CBB Contributor According to MediaTakeOut.com, Broadway show The Color Purple actress and American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, 23, and rapper Young Dro, 28, are expecting their first child. According to a show insider, Fantasia has told the cast ...

With the new season of "American Idol" on the horizon, the MyIdol Message Boards are chalk-full of fun conversations about Idol sightings, new music, theme nights, and alumni news. Check out the "Idol Grapevine" for a taste of what's being discussed! LaKisha and Fantasia are in the Broad...

Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia land 2007 AMA nominations  MA - Fantasia -- who is currently playing the role of Miss Celie in Oprah Winfrey's Tony Award-winning Broadway show The Color Purple -- received a 2007 AMA ...

With the new season of American Idol beginning in only a few short months, the MyIdol Message Boards are filled with excited chatter about what we can expect. Many members are also taking the opportunity to find out what their favorite Idols of seasons past are up to these days. Have a questio...

By Jeanne American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, made headlines when she admitted that she could hardly read. She made a commitment to improve her literacy and now she is rewarding other young people who are doing the same. source Share This

When so-called Long Island Lolita Amy Fisher appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show"  yesterday, lawyers for her former lover Joey Buttafuoco said he’d be happy to appear on the show as well — for $50,000. Winfrey’s show doesn’t pay guests and declined.  . . . Rosario Dawson says Colin Farrell has...

By El Bicho Yet, Asia found them cutting some of the excesses of the genre to make music more pop radio friendly. They succeeded as their debut album hit #1 on the Billboard album charts, propelled by the hit single, “Heat of the Moment,” which continues to stay a fixture of pop culture through South Par...

By harvey Anyway, Fantasia Barrino stopped into an NYC piercing parlor recently to switch up her clit piercing. Fantasia, now starring in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, used some down time Thursday at New York's Unimax, a tattoo- and ...

By Larry Sakin Their latest effort Fantasia: Live In Tokyo is a pleasant, but uncreative piece of retro chic. The album features the original lineup of Howe, Wetton, Downes, and Palmer all of whom have kept their chops up through the years. The music here is very clean, the recording extremely crisp. Music...

In an uncommon follow-up review, veteran theater critic Clive Barnes has extolled the performance of 22-year-old American Idol winner Fantasia Barr

Former American Idol Fantasia (Barrino) seemingly took her own advice from her smash hit "Free Yourself." The singer completely unleashes the wild woman we all knew was within her for a very un-Idol type set that sees her talking about curvaceous women, rough neck men and (oh my) sex. hipho...

By Joe Reality After the American Idol Challenge question, Seacrest asked Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis, and Chris Richarson to stand up.  Seacrest then told Jordin Sparks that he messed with her so much last week that he wasn’t going to do it to her this week.  Seacrest told Jordin Sparks to sit down that she...

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PASADENA, CA � American Idol® winner and Grammy®-nominated recording artist Fantasia stars as herself in “The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale,” a Lifetime Original Movie Event inspired by her #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography, Life is Not a Fairy Tale, that...